Angiopteris esculenta
Family: Marattiaceae
What it is like
A fern. The fronds are 2-4.5 m long. They are twice divided.
Also put in the family Angiopteridaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Yunnan in southern China it grows in forests between 1,500-2,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The starch in the rhizomes is made into flour for cakes or mixed with other food.
Edible parts
Root - starch
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mei leng, Shi yong lian zuo jue